August Rainfall and Precipitation in Papua New Guinea

Monthly rainfall totals, rainy days and the driest cities across Papua New Guinea in August.

Papua New Guinea experiences precipitation in August ranging from moderate in Port Moresby (49 mm (1.9 in)) to heavy in Lae (522 mm (21 in)).

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in August: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

Papua New Guinea precipitation in August: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Papua New Guinea receive in August?

Rainfall in Port Moresby during August is on the lighter side, averaging about 49 mm (1.9 in). Expect predominantly dry weather punctuated by short showers.

How many days does it rain in Papua New Guinea in August?

On average, Port Moresby has about 6 days days of rain in August.

Is August part of the rainy season in Papua New Guinea?

Not really. August is outside the wettest stretch of the year in Papua New Guinea.

What is the wettest city in August in Papua New Guinea?

Looking at our data, Lae tops the wettest-cities list in Papua New Guinea for August, with monthly rainfall averaging 522 mm (21 in).

What is the driest city in August in Papua New Guinea?

Based on our database, Port Moresby sees the least rainfall in Papua New Guinea in August, with around 49 mm (1.9 in) on average.

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